It seems like only yesterday that Nicolai was just a toddler, choosing to navigate the world on forearm crutches rather than use a prosthetic. He has always chosen to stand out rather than fit in and we could not be prouder of him. Today, he turned 26 and we gathered for a small birthday celebration featuring the Thai cuisine he requested. He shared with us his plans to embark on a road trip to visit with his amputee soccer teammates and friends all over the country. All the details are not yet finalized but he plans to bring a camping tent so that he can minimize contact with others. We are less worried about the Covid-19 risk than we are about his car breaking down in the middle of nowhere. Even so, Nico has a knack for skirting calamity and we trust he will return no worse for the wear.